Finance

Today is the deadline for filing your federal tax returns and if those returns weren't headache enough now comes word that it is also one of the most accident prone days of the year for drivers. Maybe it's the worrying about getting those returns down to post office in time or maybe it's just pre-occupation but, according to MSNBC, there is a 6% higher risk of being involved in a fatal accident on tax day than on any other comparable day. Experts say "pressure" is the most likely cause.

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Those of use who have waited to file our 2011 income tax returns have until Tuesday, April 17th to get it done. In past years, some local post offices would stay open late for that last minute mailing, so it's important that you check your local post office to see if they have extended tax day hours.

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Television may be an entertainment medium for us but, first and foremost, it is a revenue generator for the networks that produce the shows we watch. According to Forbes the biggest TV moneymaker is "American Idol" which pulls in $6.64 million dollars in ad revenue every half-hour. Although the shows ratings have dropped and, accordingly, the revenues have been less it still earns almost a million dollars more per half hour than the second highest earner "The X Factor". Here are the top five most profitable shows.

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At Big Frog 104, we're always on the alert to save you money, when possible. And, the HEAP program is one way to do just that on energy costs, if you qualify.

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We live in a historic region in the Mohawk Valley, and during the summertime, many of the sites are destinations for vacationers. Today, we learned that one of those historic attractions has received the funding to remain open.

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Just a friendly reminder that the income tax deadline is fast approaching. This year, both federal and New York State income tax returns must be filed by April 17th. And you know how it goes, those of us who have a refund coming probably already filed, and those of us who owe, well, we may be heading down to the post office at 11:59 p.m. on the 17th.

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If you operate a small business, you know how difficult it is to stay in business, and be successful. If you have questions or concerns, there's a workshop scheduled for Wednesday night that may be helpful.

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As of April 1st, we taxpayers of New York State got a bit of a break. The state has reinstated the sales tax exemption on clothing purchases totalling under $110.

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Gas prices are on the rise. The average nationwide cost of a gallon of gas has risen $.53 since January and analysts predict they will go higher before topping off. The price of gas in the Utica-Rome area has either topped or is fast approaching $4 per gallon giving local motorists pause before heading out to the store for a loaf of bread or visiting friends and neighbors. What is causing the increase? Lots of things.

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How does the state of New York spend our money? Good question. Now, thanks to a bill passed by the state Senate, we may be able to find out easily, and even chime in with our ideas.

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Last week we reported on the theft of manhole covers in the city of Utica. Now, according to WIBX, officials in Oneida are seeking those responsible for stealing several storm drains. As with the case of the missing manhole covers the reason behind the thefts appears to be money.

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A Michigan man, Joshua Thompson, has initiated a class action suit against the AMC theater chain alleging that the high cost of concession stand snacks amounts to price gouging. According to the Wall Street Journal Thompson used to bring his own snacks to the movies until recently when he noticed a sign saying customers were no longer allowed to do so. It's really amazing at how much profit margin there is on a typical bag of popcorn. How much you ask?

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